Riverside, California vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 18.6% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $83,050 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Riverside, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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